Recently Richard Trumka, the president of the AFL-CIO came to Anchorage to conference, and to march in protest against the Sheraton and the Hilton Hotel here in the city. These two hotels have been under boycott for some time to protest unfair and illegal labor practices, including firing workers for handing out leaflets, and stealing tip jars [...]

This song was written in 1931 by Florence Patton Reece (1900-1986), an American social activist, poet, and songwriter. She was born in Sharps Chapel, Tennessee the daughter and wife of coal miners. The song was written during a United Mine Workers strike. Her husband Sam Reece was a union organizer, and died in 1979 of [...]

People are still asking the question, “Who is Scott McAdams?”  They know they don’t want to vote for Joe Miller, but they want to know that they’re doing more than voting against something.  Fortunately for them, they’ll be voting for a fantastic candidate.  Dennis Zaki interviewed Scott McAdams a few days ago.  Here he is with a [...]

After the turmoil and the tearing within the Alaska Republican Party this week, I wanted to get Andrew Halcro’s take on the situation. Andrew is an “effete young chap” (according to Sarah Palin), social moderate and fiscal conservative who was a 2-term Republican State Representative, and Independent Gubernatorial Candidate who ran against Sarah Palin in [...]

Another view from the air over on the west side of Cook Inlet. Busy busy day today.  I’ll have some photos later from the Alaska State Fair.  But now, the pillow beckons.

I wasn’t going to tell you this, but I find myself feeling compelled to, simply because it was so alarming, and such a close call for our friend. I almost killed Brian.  At least that’s what it felt like at the time.  I was coming up the driveway and I must have startled him eating [...]

Remember how God opened a door for Sarah Palin, and she just had to walk through?  Well, apparently God is back on the stump here in Alaska, but now instead of just opening doors (like the one he eventually slammed on ol’ whatsername’s head in November of 2008), look what he’s up to. A recent campaign email [...]

By Bill Sherwonit I happened to be up at Denali National Park the week of this year’s primary elections (for those who might be wondering, yes, I voted early), so I didn’t learn the results until later than most. Upon finally hearing the news, I – like most Alaskans, I suspect – was shocked to [...]

~Governor Tony Knowles, and Mayor Scott McAdams Former Governor, meet future Senator! Turnout was excellent for all our fundraisers, but the Scott McAdams shindig was definitely the hot ticket tonight.  Scott got to meet and greet a bunch of eager supporters.  His appearance on the Rachel Maddorw Show inspired many new contributions, and Scott is [...]

By Zach Roberts I’ve covered elections for five years now, focusing on election integrity issues – vote theft, machine issues, etc. Through those years, I’ve filmed Natives voting in Indian country in the Southwest, had secret off-the-record conversations with precinct captains in New Orleans, and even talked to a surfer who lost an election because [...]

Joe Miller – Constitutional Scholar. That’s the meme. And even though Sarah Palin didn’t think much of constitutional scholars when she was referring to the one in the White House, she apparently likes this one. Well, inquiring minds want to know what the deal is with Miller’s supposed mastery of all things Constitution. So, in [...]

OK, Anchorage. I have no idea what you’re doing tonight, but it’s NOT staying home. There are just too many things going on! You’ll have to choose because for some reason, the stars seem to have aligned and all these events are overlapping. So party-hop, or pick your favorite, but don’t forget to donate across [...]

More water in another beautiful form near the Chuit River.

Well, we’ve been saying it here for a while now. The bloom is definitely off the ruby red rose for Sarah Palin in Alaska. A Public Policy Poll asked Alaskan Republicans who they’d vote for in the Republican Presidential primary in Alaska, and guess what?  (Hint – It’s the same guy they voted for in [...]

By LKB Excellent news for reasonable Alaskans! This survey was conducted Tuesday night just hours after incumbent GOP Senator Lisa Murkowski conceded the Republican nomination during a recount of the August 24 primary. Miller, a lawyer and military veteran, benefited from support from the state’s former governor Sarah Palin and Tea Party activists. Ninety percent [...]